The only reason to buy a paper book any longer is to own it and cherish it and remember it and tell a story about it.
We don't become mediocre all at once, and we rarely do it on purpose.
Kickstarter isn't a profit center, it's an organizer and an instigator.
Don't fix me; Love me for what's broken.
Conversations among the members of your marketplace happen whether you like it or not. Good marketing encourages the right sort of conversations.
When you walk around braced for impact, you're dramatically decreasing your chances. Your chances to avoid the outcome you fear, your chances to make a difference, and your chances to breathe and connect.